A mindful morning.Attuning with your soul.Listening to the whispers.​Waking with presence and gratitude. This is something that I've been craving; to start my day in the present, exuding joy, and checking in.

What about you?​

Your morning sets the tone of your entire day. If you've ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed, you can attest to this.

So, what happens when you open your eyes and immediately grab your phone and start scrolling?You are filling your mind with information that is probably less than positive and filled with fear and it creates an external stimulation making it harder to let your intuition shine through. Even if you aren't reading and seeing content that is fear-based, it's usually not steering you toward a way of coming into your highest self.How can we stop this never-ending cycle of mindless scrolling and zombie-like addiction?

Start with mindful practices that connect us back to ourselves first thing after waking.

6 Ways to Wake Up with Joy

Before you even open your eyes- FEEL into your body. Feel into the tightness, openness, areas of tension and stress, and areas of lightness. What do you intuitively and physically feel?

Stretch, take in the crisp morning, the way everything seems so still. If the sun is up, look at it's light and notice the radiance.

Write a gratitude and dream list. I do 5 for each. What are you most grateful for? What brings you joy? Dream your dreams and feel as though they are real when you are writing them.

Listen to uplifting content, such as your favorite podcast, or take the time to read a chapter or two of your current book.

Even if these things absolutely in no way resonate with you- restrict your phone time to at least 30 minutes after waking. Prohibiting that external stimulation will do your mind and soul wonders. You'll wake up to your thoughts and enter the day with your own feelings and intuitions.

Your morning sets the tone for entire day, so setting an intention or two could also help you ground into your center when your day gets hectic.Statements such as "I Am...." "I Will...." "I Feel...." can be the compass back to the heart center. Let it be authentic and YOU.

Shine and sparkle.Let your intuition and soul whispers lead you into the day!You've got this. We've got this. A conscious collective begins with the few who break the mold.

How do you feel about your mornings? Are you starting your day by listening to you?Not everyday will be perfect and we will slip up, probably a lot, but it takes time to make these practices a habit.Let's change the world one coffee cup at a time!